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Job Description
Service
RISE
Job Title
RISE DIP Recovery Worker
Hours
37.5
Base
London Borough of Ealing
Reports to
Purpose of Job
DIP Service Lead, DIP Senior Practitioner.
RISE is an integrated end-to-end treatment and recovery service which offers
a wide range of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions to Ealing
residents 18 years and over, their families and significant others who are
experiencing issues with drugs and/or alcohol use. RISE is a consortium, with
CRI being the lead contractor, and includes Central and North West London
NHS Mental Health Trust (CNWL), EACH and three service user led
organisations, Intuitive Recovery, Build on Belief (BOB) and The Small
Business Consultancy
The post-holder will be an integral member of a team of DIP Workers. The
Drug Intervention Programme aims to increase the numbers of drug-using
offenders going into and successfully completing treatment, thereby improving
the quality of life both of the offenders and of their families protecting
communities by reducing crime. DIP provides drug Arrest Referral, Case
Management and Assertive Outreach services to substance misusers
identified
through
pro-active
establishments in the borough.
contact
through
the
Criminal
Justice
The primary purpose of the post is to
contribute to reducing substance related crime and disorder in the Borough of
Ealing through a multi agency approach, by assessing and engaging with
offenders testing positive for Class A drugs or individuals whose offending is
linked to substance misuse. This will involve working in direct partnership with
Police, other criminal justice agencies and treatment providers to assist clients
to engage with and be retained in appropriate drug treatment
Ensuring a high quality service that promotes recovery, resilience, and selfdetermination across the RISE service. RISE will support people in a recovery
oriented system of intervention; the service will be user-focused and
aspirational in its work with service users to realise their identified goals
including the attainment of the highest quality of life possible, social
reintegration and sustained recovery from problematic substance use. The
post-holder will ensure that all clients consistently receive high quality services
that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional
standards Holistically supporting adult service users to enter and move
through integrated recovery oriented substance misuse services and increase
opportunities for service users to achieve sustainable treatment outcomes
within Ealing Borough.
The post will require the management of a Tier-2 Caseload aimed at engaging,
referring and motivating Service Users into Tier-3 treatments. In fulfilling these
aims the post holder will have experience of a range of recognised evidenced
based
interventions
for
use
with
substance
mis-users,
including,
pharmacological interventions, strength based assessments ITEP, motivational
interviewing techniques, CBT. You will ensure you keep up to date with
relevant safeguarding legislation and knowledge regarding recommended and
evidence-based interventions and practice guidance. You will also support the
roll-out and delivery of CRI’s Foundations of Recovery programme across the
RISE consortium.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly within an agreed number of
hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This may
include evening and weekend working.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance
of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved and will be
required to record and input client data and information in order that the
service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.
The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal
development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular
supervision and appraisal.
Key Activities:
 To reduce drug and alcohol related harm to the individual, their families and the wider community
 To promote healthier lives, wellbeing and active citizenship
 To increase service user choice
 To promote and support individuals into both abstinence based and medically assisted forms of
recovery
 To provide substance misuse specific screening, triage assessment and brief interventions to
individuals engaged within the criminal justice system in a variety of settings including custody
suites, courts, prisons, community and elsewhere.
 To provide advice, information, support, harm minimisation advice in relation to substance misuse
and signposting to available/appropriate services to the target group.
 To respond assertively through provision of an outreach service to track and keep contact with
substance misusing offenders through the criminal justice system.
 To ensure effective case management and coordination covering areas of risk with a particular focus
on safeguarding children and adults, problematic behaviour, housing, social and family functioning,
employability, psychological and physical health
 To ensure individuals are supported into paid employment and/or relevant training, education or
occupation
 To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers
 Maintain accurate client records and collection of information for monitoring and evaluating
effectiveness and quality of service.
 To contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are
achieved.
 To implement and deliver services and Groups in line with the Foundations of Recovery Model
 Utilise motivational interviewing, ITEP, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in
both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services, encourage selfesteem, well-being, self-responsibility and enhanced motivation.
 Help people to address and change their offending behaviour. When relevant working with both the
client and workers within the drug intervention programme to construct supervision plans. To provide
input into Pre-Sentence Reports and / or prepare court reports in consultation with court staff and
where appropriate develop care plans with clients who are subject to conditions
 To ensure the service offers information, advice on services available and support to clients with the
aim of enhancing motivation and create an awareness of the possibilities for personal change.
 Provide drug arrest referral services to substance users within the custody cells of police stations in
the London Borough of Ealing. This will involve engaging and assessing persons who have tested
positive for a Class A drug or whose offence is linked to substance misuse problems
 To represent and promote CRI and DIP in the substance misuse field in the statutory and nonstatutory sector.
 Work and liaise with other agencies involved with the client’s broader care plan including health
services, hospitals and GP’s.
 Develop and review recovery plans, provide health education especially in regard to harm
minimisation, blood borne viruses and overdose prevention.
 To develop and maintain excellent relationships across all relevant forums and agencies locally.
 Actively participate in regular management supervision and be willing to personally reflect on
interpersonal dynamics within the therapeutic relationship and provide evidence of achieving
performance targets alongside other supervision requirements as detailed in CRI policy.
 Work within CRI’s professional development framework participating in active learning and
developing professionally, in accordance with service and organisational requirements and current
skills and abilities.
 Recognise personal and professional boundaries and work within CRI clinical governance
framework at all times.
 Present a professional image and actively promote the service at all times to service users, other
stakeholders, partnership organisations and the general public.
 Ensure that all data requirements are met within defined deadlines and work with the CRI
management team to ensure that outcomes are being achieved.
 Uphold data protection legislation and only share client information as per CRI policy, local and
formally agreed information sharing protocols and client confidentiality agreements.
General terms of reference:
In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

Work flexibly across operational sites as required

Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of
service provision including weekends and part of a rota system.

Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.

Participate in appraisal, training and supervision processes.

Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the relevant client
group.

Ensure the implementation of the all CRI policies.

Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post
Specific standards (DANOS related where appropriate) for this role include:
Unit Number
Title
AA1
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
AA2
Relate to and interact with individuals
AA3
Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
AA4
Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
AA6
Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals
AB2
Support individuals who are substance users
AB3
Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive
behaviour
AB4
Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
AB5
Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
AC1
Reflect on and develop your practice
AC2
Make use of supervision
AD1
Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AD2
Facilitate learning through presentations and activities
AD3
Facilitate group learning
AD4
Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health
and social well being
AE1
Test for substance use
AF1
Carry out screening and referral assessment
AF2
Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
AF3
Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
AG1
Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals
AG2
Contribute to care planning and review
AG3
Assist with the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
AI2
Help individuals address their substance misuse through an action plan
AH3
Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
AH10
Carry out brief interventions with alcohol users
AJ1
Help individuals address their offending behaviour
AK1
Help individuals to access employment
AK2
Help individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities
AK3
Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation
AK4
Support individuals to manage their financial affairs
BD3
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
BD4
Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working
environment
BE2
Receive, analyse, process and store information
BI1
Develop productive working relationships
BI5
Promote effective communication for and about individuals
BI6
Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
BI7
Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
Key Activities:

To reduce drug and alcohol related harm to the individual, their families and the wider
community

To promote healthier lives, wellbeing and active citizenship

To increase service user choice

To promote and support individuals into both abstinence based and medically assisted forms
of recovery

Carry out triage, risk assessments, risk management plans and comprehensive assessments,
and to contribute to the development of individual community recovery plans with those who
express a wish to access community treatment/support services

To ensure effective case management and coordination covering areas of risk with a particular
focus on safeguarding children and adults, problematic behaviour, housing, social and family
functioning, employability, psychological and physical health

To ensure individuals are supported into paid employment and/or relevant training, education
or occupation

To keep up to date with recognised best practice guidelines, legislation, policies and
procedures

To contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output
targets are achieved.

To ensure the accurate and timely recording of input client data and information in order that
the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements

To ensure compliance within relevant organisational policies and procedures

To ensure compliance of interventions of national good practice guidelines, e.g. NTA, NICE

Utilise
motivational
interviewing,
ITEP,
cognitive
behavioural
techniques
and
brief
interventions in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment
services, encourage self-esteem, well-being, self-responsibility and enhanced motivation.

In conjunction with medical staff, to support substitute prescribing regimes to improve social
functioning and recovery

Assist and carry out appropriate screening processes including urine and saliva tests.

Manage a client caseload and to maintain case management responsibility for all these clients
throughout their recovery journey.

Provide support to clients involved in the criminal justice system and ensure that DIP, ATR,
and DRR services are delivered in accordance with requirements.

Review on going care and treatment liaising closely with the full range of specialist workers
within the multi-disciplinary team.

Work in partnership with other agencies and carry out joint key working to enable effective
engagement and movement from semi structured to structured psychosocial interventions in
order to promote recovery.

Provide a full range of services in an outreach and in-reach capacity in Ealing Borough.

Work and liaise with other agencies involved with the client’s broader care plan including
health services, hospitals and GP’s.

Develop and review recovery plans, provide health education especially in regard to harm
minimisation, blood borne viruses and overdose prevention.

Work in partnership with community Pharmacists ensuring clear communication pathways in
relation to medication and supervised consumption.

Promote sexual health awareness and offer screening and materials to service users.

Offer advice and referral either in house or externally where appropriate to clients who present
for HIV and hepatitis testing

Actively participate in regular management supervision and be willing to personally reflect on
interpersonal dynamics within the therapeutic relationship and provide evidence of achieving
performance targets alongside other supervision requirements as detailed in CRI policy.

Work within CRI’s professional development framework participating in active learning and
developing professionally, in accordance with service and organisational requirements and
current skills and abilities.

Recognise personal and professional boundaries and work within CRI clinical governance
framework at all times.

Present a professional image and actively promote the service at all times to service users,
other stakeholders, partnership organisations and the general public.

Ensure that all data requirements are met within defined deadlines and work with the CRI
management team to ensure that outcomes are being achieved.

Uphold data protection legislation and only share client information as per CRI policy, local
and formally agreed information sharing protocols and client confidentiality agreements.
General terms of reference:
In carrying out the above duties the post holder will

Work flexibly across operational sites as required

Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of
service provision

Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills

Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes

Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the relevant client
group

Ensure the implementation of all CRI policies

Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
It is essential that candidates have:

Demonstrable inspirational and aspirational approach to supporting positive recovery outcomes for all service users

Extensive experience of working with substance misuse issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to
deliver quality services

Substantial experience of delivering recognised pharmacological and psycho-social interventions for substance misusers

The ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with colleagues and partnership agencies.

Experience of working with substance misuse issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver
quality services.

Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults procedures.

Ability to assess and develop support plans with service users and formulate written reports as necessary.

Ability to work with and manage challenging behaviour

Knowledge and experience of Community based support practices.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.

Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.

Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of the team
Experience
Knowledge and experience of:

Meeting demanding targets and deadlines within financial constraints

Working with a substance misuse service delivery culture

Risk assessment and treatment care planning

Advanced professional qualification in substance misuse, counselling or social work

Experience of contributing to project development.

Ability to critically reflect and evaluate interventions and service delivery, identifying areas for development.

Access to own transport (non-essential).

Knowledge of local services and geography.

Experience of employment and educational training
Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a capacity to innovate, to work on their own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will work closely with the partner agencies and must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Communicate confidently and effectively both in writing and oral

Write and present in-depth reports

Understand the issues facing substance misusers

Maintain professional boundaries

Respond flexibly to the demands of the post
Qualifications

Work as a member of a team

Make a personal investment in the success of CRI and its staff.

Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice

Employ an empathic and non-judgemental attitude towards service users

Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure

Hold a relevant qualification including a minimum DANOS Level 3 and/or at least two years experience working with
substance misusers
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check at an enhanced level.
Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and
reviewed. Any change will be made following a proper period of consultation.